Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator 2026

Q: What state payroll deductions are there in Pennsylvania?

PA unemployment (UC): Pennsylvania employees pay 0.07% of all wages toward unemployment compensation.

Q: Is Pennsylvania a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Pennsylvania ranks #16 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $59,238 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator

Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% income tax with no standard deduction — and it taxes your 401(k) contributions. Nearly every municipality adds a local earned income tax, led by Philadelphia at about 3.74%. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Pennsylvania after federal, state and local taxes and deductions.

Pennsylvania paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax	3.07% flat
State payroll programs	PA unemployment (UC) (0.07%)
Local income taxes	Yes — nearly everywhere
Take-home rank ($75k)	#16 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Pennsylvania?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

Line	Per paycheck	Per year
Gross pay	$2,307.69	$60,000
Federal income tax	−$193.08	−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)	−$143.08	−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)	−$33.46	−$870
Pennsylvania income tax	−$70.85	−$1,842
PA unemployment (UC)	−$1.62	−$42
Take-home pay	$1,865.62	$48,506

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Pennsylvania takes home about $81,570 a year ($3,137.31 bi-weekly).

Pennsylvania take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

Salary	Federal tax	FICA	Pennsylvania taxes	Take-home / yr	Per paycheck
$30,000	$1,420	$2,295	$942	$25,343	$974.73
$40,000	$2,620	$3,060	$1,256	$33,064	$1,271.69
$50,000	$3,820	$3,825	$1,570	$40,785	$1,568.65
$60,000	$5,020	$4,590	$1,884	$48,506	$1,865.62
$75,000	$7,670	$5,738	$2,355	$59,238	$2,278.37
$100,000	$13,170	$7,650	$3,140	$76,040	$2,924.62
$150,000	$24,734	$11,475	$4,710	$109,081	$4,195.42
$200,000	$36,734	$14,339	$6,280	$142,647	$5,486.42

Salary

Federal tax

FICA

Pennsylvania taxes

Take-home / yr

Per paycheck

$30,000

$1,420

$2,295

$942

$25,343

$974.73

$40,000

$2,620

$3,060

$1,256

$33,064

$1,271.69

$50,000

$3,820

$3,825

$1,570

$40,785

$1,568.65

$60,000

$5,020

$4,590

$1,884

$48,506

$1,865.62

$75,000

$7,670

$5,738

$2,355

$59,238

$2,278.37

$100,000

$13,170

$7,650

$3,140

$76,040

$2,924.62

$150,000

$24,734

$11,475

$4,710

$109,081

$4,195.42

$200,000

$36,734

$14,339

$6,280

$142,647

$5,486.42

Pennsylvania's flat income tax

Pennsylvania taxes all taxable income at the same 3.07% rate. Because the rate doesn't rise with income, your state tax grows in a straight line with your pay. Your effective state rate is still lower than 3.07% because of deductions and exemptions.

Pennsylvania payroll taxes and contributions

PA unemployment (UC) — 0.07%. Pennsylvania employees pay 0.07% of all wages toward unemployment compensation.

Local income taxes in Pennsylvania

Nearly every Pennsylvania resident owes a local income tax on top of state tax. Resident rates included in the calculator:

Philadelphia: 3.735% of wages — Philadelphia resident wage tax (3.735% from July 1, 2026).
Pittsburgh: 3% of wages + $52/yr — 3% earned income tax (1% city + 2% school district) plus the $52 Local Services Tax.
Other PA municipality (~1%): 1% of wages + $52/yr — Most Pennsylvania municipalities levy about 1% earned income tax plus up to $52 Local Services Tax.

Non-residents who work in these cities often pay a lower rate. Choose "Custom rate" in the calculator to enter one.

How Pennsylvania compares

On a $75,000 salary, Pennsylvania ranks #16 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $59,238 a year, or 79% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Pennsylvania tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Pennsylvania withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pennsylvania have a state income tax?

Yes. Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% state income tax for 2026.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Pennsylvania?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Pennsylvania takes home about $48,506 a year, or $1,865.62 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,884 in Pennsylvania state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Pennsylvania?

On a $60,000 salary, about 19.2% of gross pay goes to taxes in Pennsylvania: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (3.1%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

What state payroll deductions are there in Pennsylvania?

PA unemployment (UC): Pennsylvania employees pay 0.07% of all wages toward unemployment compensation.

Are there local income taxes in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Local income taxes apply almost everywhere in the state. Examples include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Other PA municipality (~1%). Pick your city or county in the calculator, or enter a custom rate.

Is Pennsylvania a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Pennsylvania ranks #16 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $59,238 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.